Rule for EPA coal ash bill approved in House

The bill is a reaction to pending EPA rules that Republicans say would create more than $100 billion in compliance costs for coal-burning power plants, and lead to thousands of lost jobs. The topic of jobs took center stage during the rule debate, as Democrats argued that the House should stop seeking to delay EPA rules and instead focus on jobs.

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But Republicans shot back that curbing EPA rules is one of the best ways to help create a better environment for jobs.